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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.30, 2,806.90 and 776.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.30, 2,806.90 and 776.06 is: 1,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.30 : 2,806.90 = 776.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.30/2,806.90 = 776.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.30x = 2,806.90 × 776.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.30x = 2,178,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,322.81/1,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.45

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